Texas sophomore guard Varez Ward injured his knee during warmups before the Longhorns’ 78-62 win against Pittsburgh.
Author: Michael Protos
Ohio State: Offutt Plans to Transfer
Offutt wanted more playing time, but he has not received it this season, and the chances don’t look much better for next season.
North Carolina: Williams Has Shoulder Surgery After Falling in October
North Carolina coach Roy Williams will wear a sling for about a month after having shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Power Outage Stops Pacific/Northern Arizona Game
A power outage interrupts the Lumberjacks and Tigers in Flagstaff, short-circuiting a 15-2 run by Northern Arizona and leaving the game’s conclusion in doubt.
Louisville: Grand Jury Adds Charges to Accused Extortionist
In addition to a slew of other charges, Karen Cunagin Sypher, the woman accused of trying to extort coach Rick Pitino, will face the charge of making a false, retaliatory rape charge against Pitino.
Duke: Blue Devils Lose Star Recruit to Wrist Injury
McDonald’s All-American Mason Plumlee is out indefinitely after injuring his wrist in practice.
Northwestern: Wildcats’ Coble Goes Down With Foot Injury
Northwestern fans are holding their breath as leading scorer Kevin Coble undergoes tests to determine the severity of a foot injury he suffered in practice.
Virginia: Personal Matters Force Tucker to Temporarily Leave Team
Virginia senior forward Jamil Tucker will take an indefinite leave of absence to take care of personal matters, which will hurt the Cavaliers’ frontcourt depth.
Minnesota: Already Suspended for Theft Charges, White a Suspect in Campus Crime
Freshman forward Royce White, recently arrested and charted after shoplifting at the Mall of America, might be in more legal trouble if arrested and charged with the theft of a laptop from a campus dormitory.
Arkansas: 5 Players Suspended to Start the Season
The Razorbacks will play Alcorn State Nov. 13 without two-thirds of the team’s scoring after coach John Pelphrey suspends five players for violating team rules.